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Volume XC, Number 32
University of Southern California
Monday, March 23, 1981
SUMMER SCHOOL EMPHASIZED
Committee offers ways to increase university revenue
By Brian Johnson
Staff Writer
The Resource Management Committee, Friday, presented its final recommendations concerning the 1981-82 budget to the President's Advisory Council. University administration has projected a S2.8 million budget deficit for the next year.
The budget deficit comes as a result of an unexpected drop in the projected enrollment for next semester, and an increase in the average number of units each student takes.
In his address to thc Advisory Council, President Zumberge discussed the problem, “In reviewing our applications for the Fall semester, with explosion of the Business and Engineering schools, there is a lag in the applications for admission received by thc first of March this year as compared to this same time last year We are not yet sure of the reason for this reduction." John Curry. Director of Management
and Planning, estimates that the drop in applications may be as high as IO percent.
The other factor causing a drop in tuition income is the raising in the average number of units a student takes a semester. The university tuition structure charges a unit rate of $177 per unit for the first 15 units. Stu-V dents taking from 16 to 18 units pay the same fee as those only taking 15 units. With more students taking extra units, the university lost over Si million in potential revenue last year.
“Since 1979, the university enrollment has dropped by an average of four percent," Zumberge slated. “This has cost us over 57 million.” The university is considering measures to increase enrollment.
There afe several thousand students who asked for their Scholastic, Aptitude Test scores to be sent to university admissions. and many more who have already been accepted by the un-
iversity but have not yet made a firm decision to attend. The administration is beginning a program designed to encourage those who are considering attending the university to make a commitment.
Zumberge commented on that program, “We are try ing to get the Admissions and Financial Aid departments to speed up the processing of applications and the returning of the necessary paperwork. We are going to take a little extra risk by processing some financial aid applications before we receive the student's or parent’s income tax forms. We are having faculty members telephone those students who have been accepted but have not committed themselves. We are having a reception for those students and their parents, I will be there to try and persuade them to make a commitment to USC.”
The administration has decided to focus on attracting those who have already shown an
interest in attending rather than trying to encourage new enrollments at this late time. “We think we are better off trying to hold those who have been accepted rather than scout around totally new students this late in the process,” Zumberge explained.
One thing the administration has pledged it will not do is relax the entrance requirements for the university. "We realize the importance of maintaining the quality of our entering freshman class.” Zumberge stated. He did add though, “It would make sense at this time to go back and take a look at some of the marginal applications that might have been dismissed out of hand and see if they might merit reconsideration. This would give us some insurance"
"Regardless". Zumberge said, “we will have a freshman class of 2800 just like last year."
Current predictions project close to a S3-militon budget shor-
tage. The university expects a S27 million increase in income from endowments and other unrestricted forms of revenue. At the same time, however, projections call for a S29.8 million increase in fixed costs.
The Resource Management and Planning Committee in its report dealt with the problem of maintaining educational quality while operating under budget restrictions.
The committee recommended that the university should seek ways to cut down internal expenses. The committee suggested that in the future no building be constructed by the university until enough money has been collected to pay for the structure's maintenance.
The committee recommended that the administration shift resources from programs and schools with low enrollment to those schools with substantial enrollment expansion.
(Continued on page 6]
Prof criticized for involvement Women cadets earn respect of peers
in end of public aid for cross Called good leaders, assets to program
By Casey W ian
Staff Writer
John Crossley Jr. Ph.D.. a university professor of religion, has recently been subjected to heavy criticism from university alumni and donors for his role in preventing Los Angeles County from using public funds to light and maintain the 50-foot Pilgrimage Cross overlooking the Hollywood Freeway.
Crossley and John Hutchinson of the Claremont School of Theology filed a civil taxpayers suit in June 1980 alleging that the use of public funds for illuminating and maintaining the religious symbol is a violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Superior Court Judge John L. Cole ruled Wednesday that the county could spend no more public funds on the cross.
Crossley received a letter from a university donor after the suit was filed stating. "You arc a discredit to the University of Southern California. Your suit against the Pilgrimage Cross is uncomprehendible. That cross gives a lot of hope to a lot of people in our troubled U.S.A. You are bad."
Another letter, from a university alumnus, said. “1 can't believe that anyone associated with USC, much less a professor of religion, would be a partner in crap like this. The A.C.L.U. (American Civil Liberties Union, who represented the two professors in the suit) is an un-American, atheistic bunch of liberals. 1 cannot think of one thing they have done that has helped this country. You have brought ridicule to the University of Southern California and to yourself."
One man, who described himself as a born-again Christian, stated that “all of us are either servants of God ... or servants of Satan, and only servants of Satan would tear down a cross.”
(Continued on page 7)
EXPERTS TEACH DEFENSE
Attitude may prevent attack
By Joyia DiPalma
How to prevent an attack and what to do if attached were the topics of a public meeting held at Beverly Glen Hospital entitled, “Attack — Are You Next?”
The meeting was held in the hospital’s underground parking structure to simulate an environment where actual crimes may take place. Approximately 250 people attended the lecture. Beth Rosenburg, a self defense instructor, and Sgt. John Bradbury of the Los Angeles Police Department were guest speakers.
Rosenburg st-ted that the best way to prevent a crime is to be aware, to recognize and to eliminate danger before an attack occurs.
A type of attitude, called “victim behavior,” was described by Rosenburg. It is a type of walk or a stance which indicates that a person is unaware of his surroundings or what is going on around him. she explained.
She said an assailant is more likely to pick this type of person as a victim as opposed to persons who walks briskly and is looking around to check their surroundings.
She also stressed that a person should trust gut feelings. "If you feel that something isn't right, don't do it," she said. "Most of the time your gut feelings or intuition are correct." she added.
(Continued on page 6)
The 14 women enrolled in the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program at the university put in long hours, get dirty and perform as well as men, said Lt. Dan Kooken, a senior class instructor.
In 1976 when a federal mandate ordered military academies to accept women into their programs, the initial response was that of disbelief, said Judith Steihm. Ph.D., professor of political science.
Since the passage of this legislation. academies such as the NROTC at the university have had to adjust their programs to integrate women into the military system.
Kooken said he “has no objections to women being in the military and that many women make good leaders. It was a brand new thing, and at first, women were treated as sex objects, but with all the changes, now they are treated with respect their job deserves.”
“We must learn to accept the pluses and minuses of women," said Lt. Col. Al Hichins, who counseled men who have had negative feelings toward women peers. He said the “anti-military-women" problem is experienced more often by women on active duty than in the NROTC unit.
Hichins said he gets personal satisfaction seeing women perform as well, if not better, than a man. He finds it rewarding to see a woman realize, "Hey, I can do this too, even though I am a woman and never thought I could do it before," he said.
“As long as they do their jobs and be professional, it doesn't matter what sex they are,” Kooken said.
At the university unit, the NROTC women are trained as if they are going to be stationed on ships. Currently, many military ships are being remodeled to accommodate women crew members. These revisions include
separate toilet and bathing facilities and sleeping quarters.
Hichins said that upon completion of the program, women are prepared for active duty and will be given more responsibilities. As officers of male units these women will be in charge of the military careers of those beneath them.
Women in the NROTC do not do the same physical exercise routine as men. They do fewer situps, do push ups with their knees on the floor, and a two-mile run.
“Women are physically less capable because they have been raised that way," Hichins said.
As for women drill team mem-
bers, their grip while holding the rifles is not strong enough. Hichins said. However, there are no restrictions against women team members. “The best people arc picked for the team regardless if they are a girl or guy,” he said.
Michele Gromme, the color guard commander of the unit, has been in the NROTC program for two-and-a-half years. As commander. she is in charge of seven people and is responsible for fielding
the marching unit and uniform inspection. She counsels in academic matters and occasional personal problems that may arise.
Gromme feels she has the respect of the men she commands. Depending on the nature of the problem, she said, they would probably come to her with it, without feeling intimidated because she is a woman.
“One of the factors that makes a difference in being a woman in a male-oriented military unit is that what is done positively or negatively by a woman is noticed more because there is such a limited amount of girls to work
with,” Gromme said.
“The physical fitness part is very fair, and if you can't do all the routines at first, you can always practice and learn them for later.” she said.
Gromme has found being in the NROTC program a valuable experience. It has enabled her to travel to Hawaii and the East Coast. Maryland, New York. Virginia and Rhode Island.
(Continued on page 3)
j.*-.*' \
Professor, senator differ on question of women in military
By Diane Spaeter
Staff Writer
The basic role of women is motherhood. A nation cannot rebound from a decimation of its female population. That alone should be a reason why females should not go into the military or into combat.
Senator John Schmitz
Women have the capacity to participate in our own defense. Citizenship has always been tied to the obligation to defend.
Dr. Judith Stiehm
So went the declarations at a forum sponsored on Friday by the Undergraduate Political Science Association and the University Speakers Bureau. The forum concerned the controversial issue of women in the military: Should then be drafted? Should they serve in combat?
Taking the pro side of the question was Judith Stiehm. an associate professor at the university, a member of the Defense Advisory Committee
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mlf trojan
Volume XC, Number 32
University of Southern California
Monday, March 23, 1981
SUMMER SCHOOL EMPHASIZED
Committee offers ways to increase university revenue
By Brian Johnson
Staff Writer
The Resource Management Committee, Friday, presented its final recommendations concerning the 1981-82 budget to the President's Advisory Council. University administration has projected a S2.8 million budget deficit for the next year.
The budget deficit comes as a result of an unexpected drop in the projected enrollment for next semester, and an increase in the average number of units each student takes.
In his address to thc Advisory Council, President Zumberge discussed the problem, “In reviewing our applications for the Fall semester, with explosion of the Business and Engineering schools, there is a lag in the applications for admission received by thc first of March this year as compared to this same time last year We are not yet sure of the reason for this reduction." John Curry. Director of Management
and Planning, estimates that the drop in applications may be as high as IO percent.
The other factor causing a drop in tuition income is the raising in the average number of units a student takes a semester. The university tuition structure charges a unit rate of $177 per unit for the first 15 units. Stu-V dents taking from 16 to 18 units pay the same fee as those only taking 15 units. With more students taking extra units, the university lost over Si million in potential revenue last year.
“Since 1979, the university enrollment has dropped by an average of four percent," Zumberge slated. “This has cost us over 57 million.” The university is considering measures to increase enrollment.
There afe several thousand students who asked for their Scholastic, Aptitude Test scores to be sent to university admissions. and many more who have already been accepted by the un-
iversity but have not yet made a firm decision to attend. The administration is beginning a program designed to encourage those who are considering attending the university to make a commitment.
Zumberge commented on that program, “We are try ing to get the Admissions and Financial Aid departments to speed up the processing of applications and the returning of the necessary paperwork. We are going to take a little extra risk by processing some financial aid applications before we receive the student's or parent’s income tax forms. We are having faculty members telephone those students who have been accepted but have not committed themselves. We are having a reception for those students and their parents, I will be there to try and persuade them to make a commitment to USC.”
The administration has decided to focus on attracting those who have already shown an
interest in attending rather than trying to encourage new enrollments at this late time. “We think we are better off trying to hold those who have been accepted rather than scout around totally new students this late in the process,” Zumberge explained.
One thing the administration has pledged it will not do is relax the entrance requirements for the university. "We realize the importance of maintaining the quality of our entering freshman class.” Zumberge stated. He did add though, “It would make sense at this time to go back and take a look at some of the marginal applications that might have been dismissed out of hand and see if they might merit reconsideration. This would give us some insurance"
"Regardless". Zumberge said, “we will have a freshman class of 2800 just like last year."
Current predictions project close to a S3-militon budget shor-
tage. The university expects a S27 million increase in income from endowments and other unrestricted forms of revenue. At the same time, however, projections call for a S29.8 million increase in fixed costs.
The Resource Management and Planning Committee in its report dealt with the problem of maintaining educational quality while operating under budget restrictions.
The committee recommended that the university should seek ways to cut down internal expenses. The committee suggested that in the future no building be constructed by the university until enough money has been collected to pay for the structure's maintenance.
The committee recommended that the administration shift resources from programs and schools with low enrollment to those schools with substantial enrollment expansion.
(Continued on page 6]
Prof criticized for involvement Women cadets earn respect of peers
in end of public aid for cross Called good leaders, assets to program
By Casey W ian
Staff Writer
John Crossley Jr. Ph.D.. a university professor of religion, has recently been subjected to heavy criticism from university alumni and donors for his role in preventing Los Angeles County from using public funds to light and maintain the 50-foot Pilgrimage Cross overlooking the Hollywood Freeway.
Crossley and John Hutchinson of the Claremont School of Theology filed a civil taxpayers suit in June 1980 alleging that the use of public funds for illuminating and maintaining the religious symbol is a violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Superior Court Judge John L. Cole ruled Wednesday that the county could spend no more public funds on the cross.
Crossley received a letter from a university donor after the suit was filed stating. "You arc a discredit to the University of Southern California. Your suit against the Pilgrimage Cross is uncomprehendible. That cross gives a lot of hope to a lot of people in our troubled U.S.A. You are bad."
Another letter, from a university alumnus, said. “1 can't believe that anyone associated with USC, much less a professor of religion, would be a partner in crap like this. The A.C.L.U. (American Civil Liberties Union, who represented the two professors in the suit) is an un-American, atheistic bunch of liberals. 1 cannot think of one thing they have done that has helped this country. You have brought ridicule to the University of Southern California and to yourself."
One man, who described himself as a born-again Christian, stated that “all of us are either servants of God ... or servants of Satan, and only servants of Satan would tear down a cross.”
(Continued on page 7)
EXPERTS TEACH DEFENSE
Attitude may prevent attack
By Joyia DiPalma
How to prevent an attack and what to do if attached were the topics of a public meeting held at Beverly Glen Hospital entitled, “Attack — Are You Next?”
The meeting was held in the hospital’s underground parking structure to simulate an environment where actual crimes may take place. Approximately 250 people attended the lecture. Beth Rosenburg, a self defense instructor, and Sgt. John Bradbury of the Los Angeles Police Department were guest speakers.
Rosenburg st-ted that the best way to prevent a crime is to be aware, to recognize and to eliminate danger before an attack occurs.
A type of attitude, called “victim behavior,” was described by Rosenburg. It is a type of walk or a stance which indicates that a person is unaware of his surroundings or what is going on around him. she explained.
She said an assailant is more likely to pick this type of person as a victim as opposed to persons who walks briskly and is looking around to check their surroundings.
She also stressed that a person should trust gut feelings. "If you feel that something isn't right, don't do it," she said. "Most of the time your gut feelings or intuition are correct." she added.
(Continued on page 6)
The 14 women enrolled in the Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program at the university put in long hours, get dirty and perform as well as men, said Lt. Dan Kooken, a senior class instructor.
In 1976 when a federal mandate ordered military academies to accept women into their programs, the initial response was that of disbelief, said Judith Steihm. Ph.D., professor of political science.
Since the passage of this legislation. academies such as the NROTC at the university have had to adjust their programs to integrate women into the military system.
Kooken said he “has no objections to women being in the military and that many women make good leaders. It was a brand new thing, and at first, women were treated as sex objects, but with all the changes, now they are treated with respect their job deserves.”
“We must learn to accept the pluses and minuses of women," said Lt. Col. Al Hichins, who counseled men who have had negative feelings toward women peers. He said the “anti-military-women" problem is experienced more often by women on active duty than in the NROTC unit.
Hichins said he gets personal satisfaction seeing women perform as well, if not better, than a man. He finds it rewarding to see a woman realize, "Hey, I can do this too, even though I am a woman and never thought I could do it before," he said.
“As long as they do their jobs and be professional, it doesn't matter what sex they are,” Kooken said.
At the university unit, the NROTC women are trained as if they are going to be stationed on ships. Currently, many military ships are being remodeled to accommodate women crew members. These revisions include
separate toilet and bathing facilities and sleeping quarters.
Hichins said that upon completion of the program, women are prepared for active duty and will be given more responsibilities. As officers of male units these women will be in charge of the military careers of those beneath them.
Women in the NROTC do not do the same physical exercise routine as men. They do fewer situps, do push ups with their knees on the floor, and a two-mile run.
“Women are physically less capable because they have been raised that way," Hichins said.
As for women drill team mem-
bers, their grip while holding the rifles is not strong enough. Hichins said. However, there are no restrictions against women team members. “The best people arc picked for the team regardless if they are a girl or guy,” he said.
Michele Gromme, the color guard commander of the unit, has been in the NROTC program for two-and-a-half years. As commander. she is in charge of seven people and is responsible for fielding
the marching unit and uniform inspection. She counsels in academic matters and occasional personal problems that may arise.
Gromme feels she has the respect of the men she commands. Depending on the nature of the problem, she said, they would probably come to her with it, without feeling intimidated because she is a woman.
“One of the factors that makes a difference in being a woman in a male-oriented military unit is that what is done positively or negatively by a woman is noticed more because there is such a limited amount of girls to work
with,” Gromme said.
“The physical fitness part is very fair, and if you can't do all the routines at first, you can always practice and learn them for later.” she said.
Gromme has found being in the NROTC program a valuable experience. It has enabled her to travel to Hawaii and the East Coast. Maryland, New York. Virginia and Rhode Island.
(Continued on page 3)
j.*-.*' \
Professor, senator differ on question of women in military
By Diane Spaeter
Staff Writer
The basic role of women is motherhood. A nation cannot rebound from a decimation of its female population. That alone should be a reason why females should not go into the military or into combat.
Senator John Schmitz
Women have the capacity to participate in our own defense. Citizenship has always been tied to the obligation to defend.
Dr. Judith Stiehm
So went the declarations at a forum sponsored on Friday by the Undergraduate Political Science Association and the University Speakers Bureau. The forum concerned the controversial issue of women in the military: Should then be drafted? Should they serve in combat?
Taking the pro side of the question was Judith Stiehm. an associate professor at the university, a member of the Defense Advisory Committee
(Continued on page 6) m ' mammmm mm mm* wmmmmmmmm m .. m m« mm